Brendan O’Connor

Quick Facts

Full Name	Brendan O'Connor
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Mar 2, 1962(1962-03-02)
Age	62
Birthplace	Cork
Country	Ireland
Birth City	County Cork
Horoscope	Pisces

Brendan O'Connor Biography

Brendan O'Connor is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on March 2, 1962 in Cork, County Cork, Ireland. The anchor of Radio One’s The Saturday Night Show, He is also a well-known the Dublin’s columnist for the Sunday Independent newspaper. He also served on the panel of judges for the You’re a Star reality talent contest.

When he hosted The Saturday Night Show, the host interviewed TV hosts Michael Barrymore and actor Oliver Callan.

Following the Labor victory at the 2007 federal election, Prime Minister Rudd announced that O’Connor would serve as the Minister for Employment Participation from 29 November 2007. As Minister he reformed the Job Network, replacing it with Job Services Australia. This streamlined seven separate employment services programs into a ‘one-stop-shop’ to provide job seekers with a more personalised service.

On 6 June 2009, O’Connor was announced as the Minister for Home Affairs in the First Rudd Ministry, replacing Bob Debus who retired at the 2010 election. Following Labor’s narrow victory, Prime Minister Julia Gillard allocated increased responsibilities to O’Connor. He became Minister for Home Affairs, Minister for Justice and Minister for Privacy and Freedom of Information. In this portfolio, O’Connor enacted several key policy reforms including: new and tougher laws to protect children from being procured and groomed online, achieving consensus for an R18+ video game classification after 10 years of debate at Standing Committee of Attorney-General; and introducing significant reforms of the anti-dumping regime in 20 years.

His union with the journalist Sarah Caden resulted in daughters named Anna and Mary.

Brendan O'Connor Net Worth

Brendan O'Connor is one of the richest Politician from Ireland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Brendan O'Connor 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before he began his TV career the actor was a champion debater at the Colaiste an Spioraid Naoimh School located in Cork, Ireland. He then completed his studies at University College Cork.

A pop artist as well as a TV presenter, he was a part of groups like The Frank and Walters and Fr. Brian and The Fun Loving Cardinals, scoring an Irish Top 5 hit with the latter’s comedy track “Who’s in the House?”

Shortly after the election of Kevin Rudd to the office of federal Labor leader and Leader of the Opposition on 4 December 2006, O’Connor was appointed Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Industrial Relations.

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Who is Brendan O'Connor Dating?

According to our records, Brendan O'Connor married to Jodi Dack. As of December 1, 2023, Brendan O'Connor’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Brendan Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ireland. Brendan O'Connor celebrates birthday on March 2 of every year.

Where is Brendan Oconnor today?

Journalist and broadcaster Brendan O’Connor is the host of the Saturday Night Show on RTE One.

Who is on RTE Radio 1 now with Brendan O Connor?

Brendan is joined by Mark Little , CEO and co-founder of Kinzen, Declan Power, Defence Analyst and Writer, Niamh Hourgan,Sociologist, Mary Immaculate College and Grainne Ní Aodha, Press Association.

Where does Mrs Brown live in real life?

O’Carroll was married to Doreen O’Carroll from 1977 to 1999. He married Jennifer Gibney in 2005. They live in Davenport, Florida.

Is Brendan Oconnor married?

Sarah Caden

Who is Brendan Carroll's wife?

Wife